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Arrival
Day 1
Addis Ababa – Hawassa
Addis Ababa – Hawassa
Depart early from Addis Ababa.
Stop at Lake Ziway for birdwatching (pelicans, marabou storks, hippos) Visit Abijatta-Shalla National Park (if time allows). Arrive in Awassa, check into a hotel/lodge.
Sunset walk along Lake Awassa Overnight: Hotel/Lodge in Awassa.
Day 2
Hawassa – Arba Minch
Hawassa – Arba Minch
Early morning visit to the Fish Market at Lake Awassa.
• Drive to Arba Minch via Shashemene and Sodo.
• Stop at the Dorze village, known for its beehive-shaped huts and weaving culture.
• Traditional coffee ceremony with the Dorze people.
• Arrive in Arba Minch and relax at a lodge.
• Overnight: Lodge in Arba Minch.
- Main Destination:
- Arba Minch (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arbaminch Tourist Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Arba Minch – Konso – Turmi
Arba Minch – Konso – Turmi
Morning boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos.
Drive to Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its terraced farming and unique culture.
Visit a Konso village and see their famous "waka" (wooden grave markers). Continue to Turmi, home of the Hamar tribe.
If lucky, witness a Hamar bull-jumping ceremony (a traditional rite of passage). Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.
- Main Destination:
- Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Emerald Lodge Turmi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Turmi – Omorate – Dassanech Tribe – Turmi
Turmi – Omorate – Dassanech Tribe – Turmi
• Drive to Omorate, near the Omo River, to visit the Dassanech tribe.
• Cross the river by local canoe (wooden boat).
• Experience the Dassanech people's way of life, their huts, and cultural traditions.
• Return to Turmi and visit a Hamar village.
• Enjoy traditional Hamar dances like the Evangadi dance in the evening.
• Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.
- Main Destination:
- Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Emerald Lodge Turmi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Turmi – Karo Tribe – Jinka
Turmi – Karo Tribe – Jinka
• Drive to Korcho village to meet the Karo tribe, known for their elaborate body paintings.
• Photography session with Karo people along the Omo River.
• Continue to Jinka, the gateway to the Mursi tribe.
• Visit the South Omo Research Center (if time allows).
• Overnight: Hotel/Lodge in Jinka.
- Main Destination:
- Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Nasa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Flight Jinka to Harar
Flight Jinka to Harar
Harar Jugol: Explore the old walled city, wandering through its narrow streets and colorful houses.
Rimbaud Museum: Visit the museum dedicated to the French poet Arthur Rimbaud.
Great Mosque of Harar: Admire the architecture (view from outside if you're not allowed inside).
Evening: Hyena Feeding: Experience the traditional hyena feeding ritual.
Overnight stay hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Harar (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Grand Gato Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Cultural Immersion and flight to Addis Ababa
Cultural Immersion and flight to Addis Ababa
Morning: Ethnological Museum: Learn about local cultures and traditions.
Local Markets: Explore the bustling markets for spices, crafts, and textiles.
Visit a Local Home (if possible): Experience local hospitality.
To conclude your trip, you will travel back from Harar to Addis Ababa, a journey that will take most of the day.
- Main Destination:
- Harar (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
